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First Summer Organ Sessions to Showcase Caird Hall Organ and Support Young Organists Friday 19 April 2024
Leisure & Culture Dundee has announced the first of their Summer Organ Sessions, aimed at promoting the Caird Hall Organ and nurturing the talent of young organists. The session will feature Ronan McQuade and will take place on Friday, 19 April, 2024, at Caird Hall, Dundee.
Ronan, aged 24, is in his second year of organ studies with David Hamilton at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland after some time spent studying engineering and then theology and philosophy in Rome. He is currently the organist of St. Joseph's RC Church in Blantyre and organist of St. Aloysius' College, Glasgow, which will take him to Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral next month. He enjoys giving organ recitals and is a regular recitalist at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. Ronan is also a Trustee for the Glasgow Society of Organists. Away from the organ bench, he enjoys cooking, culture and exercise.
Susan Gillan, Caird Hall Manager said
"This new initiative by Leisure and Culture Dundee seeks to actively encourage young organists in their career development while providing audiences with an opportunity to experience the fantastic sound of the Caird Hall Organ in all its glory."
"We are pleased to launch the Summer Organ Sessions with such a talented young organist as Ronan McQuade. This concert not only celebrates the rich tradition of organ music but also provides a platform for emerging talents like Ronan to shine."
The concert coincides with International Organ Day, a global celebration of organ music held annually in April.
The event on Friday 19 April 2024 is free, doors open at 12.30pm and the Concert starts at 1 pm
WET WET WET Sunday 9 February 2025
FOLLOWING ON FROM A SOLD-OUT 2024 UK TOUR
WET WET WET ANNOUNCE UK TOUR 2025
Plus Special Guest Heather Small
Tickets On-Sale:
Friday 22nd March, 10am
Following on from a sold-out tour earlier this year which saw them perform to tens of thousands across the country, the iconic Wet Wet Wet have announced a huge tour of the UK for 2025.
Featuring founding member Graeme Clark, accompanied as ever by long-standing guitarist Graeme Duffin, and fronted by Kevin Simm, the band will perform two sets of dates in 2025 with the first run being in January / February followed by another in October.
The ‘Wets’ will bring to the stage their catalogue of legendary and defining hits, including the likes of ‘Sweet Little Mystery’, ‘Angel Eyes’, ‘Goodnight Girl’, ‘With a Little Help from My Friends’, ‘Sweet Surrender’, ‘Julia Says’ and more.
They will also perform the ubiquitous hit ‘Love Is All Around’, their cover of The Troggs’ 1960s song, which this May, celebrates 30 years since it became the soundtrack to the summer of 1994.
Recorded for the Richard Curtis film Four Weddings and a Funeral, the song became a monumental worldwide hit which spent an incredible 15 consecutive weeks at No.1 on the UK Singles Chart, an all-time record for a British artist that still stands.
The band appeared on Top of the Pops an incredible 19 times in 1994 – their 56 appearances in total on the programme also being a record for a Scottish act.
Wet Wet Wet have sold more than 15 million singles and albums to date and have featured in the UK Singles Chart and Album Chart for an incredible time period of over 500 weeks. Their albums have been certified 20x platinum in the UK alone.
Since 2018, Wet Wet Wet have been fronted by Kevin Simm (winner of ‘The Voice UK’ and former member of Liberty X) and they released their first album with Kevin, ‘The Journey’, in 2021 to massive critical acclaim. Alongside Kevin is the ever-present Graeme Clark (bass) and Graeme Duffin (guitar).
On the tour dates for 2025 Wet Wet Wet will be joined by special guest Heather Small who will be opening all the shows. Having rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the band M People, Heather is known for hits like ‘Moving on Up’ and ‘Search for the Hero.’ With a career spanning several decades, her distinct vocal style and charismatic stage presence have earned her a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.
Heather Small touring with Wet Wet Wet came about in serendipitous circumstances, as founding member Graeme Clark explains:
‘To be back playing live, in the band I love, playing the songs I love, to people I love, completely fills my heart and soul. We can’t wait to see everybody again throughout 2025 in a venue close by! We were headlining a festival in Dubai recently where we bumped into the wonderful Heather Small and we are absolutely delighted that she’s accepted our invitation to join us as special guest on all of our tour dates next year. Simply put, these shows are not to be missed!’
On next year’s tour Kevin Simm says:
‘It’s so exciting to be going back out on tour throughout 2025! Our recent concerts created some fantastic memories for us all and it was an incredible experience that I will never ever forget! With Heather Small joining us as special guest on this tour it is going to be a great night of hits, energy and fun - I can’t wait!’
On the success of last year’s shows, Graeme Duffin says:
‘The sold out 2024 tour was the most joyful and celebratory tour I’ve been on. I am eagerly looking forward to these dates in 2025. It is such a pleasure and privilege to have the opportunity to play to such lovely appreciative audiences, and I can’t wait to do it all over again, see you soon!’
On touring with Wet Wet Wet, Heather Small says:
‘I’m so excited to join Wet Wet Wet on their extensive tour in 2025. I’m a fan of their music, so to be able to share these stages with them will be a real pleasure, it’s going to be one big party!’
Paddy McGuinness Nearly There Saturday 9 November 2024
One of the country’s best-loved and most popular comedians Paddy McGuinness has today announced a major UK tour, his first since 2016!
Paddy McGuinness is a much-loved presence on British TV, from his legendary acting roles in Phoenix Nights, Max and Paddy and The Keith and Paddy Picture Show to presenting primetime TV shows such as Take Me Out and BBC's Top Gear, as well as having sold out hundreds of venues across the country on his stand-up tours. In 2021 Paddy releases his acclaimed autobiography My Lifey. Now Paddy is raring to get back to where he belongs – on stage, making people laugh, with his hotly anticipated show.
Paddy said: “It’s been eight years since my last tour and there’s lots of things to laugh about! I’m looking forward to getting back in front of a live audience, along with running the gauntlet of cancel culture, click bait and fake news!
Christmas with Anton Du Beke Tuesday 26 November 2024
Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly’s one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his brand new show - Christmas with Anton Du Beke!
The Ballroom King and Strictly Come Dancing judge joins forces with his dynamic live band, the incomparable vocalist Lance Ellington, and a troupe of extraordinary dancers, to bring you a magical evening of music, dance and laughter.
Prepare to be enchanted by the charismatic Anton who will deliver a spellbinding performance of his most cherished Christmas songs and captivating dances.
Get into the festive spirit and book your tickets to a fab-u-lous Christmas with Anton.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show Saturday 26 October 2024
PERFORMING THE GREATEST HITS OF PINK FLOYD
2024 UK TOUR ANNOUNCED
“Setting the gold standard” – The Times
“For the record TAPFS are a phenomenon to be witnessed live… It’s almost enough to make you forget you haven’t been watching Pink Floyd, but a surrogate band” - Prog
“Probably the most popular tribute band in the world” - Sunday Times ‘Culture’
The critically lauded The Australian Pink Floyd Show have announced a brand-new tour for 2024 celebrating all the greatest hits of Pink Floyd.
With over 30 years of history as the world’s biggest, best and greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, TAPFS will also once again bring state of the art lighting & video, pinpoint lasers, gargantuan inflatables and flawless live sound to deliver a memorable live experience that was the benchmark of Pink Floyd shows.
TAPFS’s dedication to the heritage of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright & Mason has seen them selling over four million tickets across 35 countries. TAPFS is the leading show of its kind in the world and is rightfully hailed as one of the most in demand touring entities currently operating. Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades.
TAPFS constantly strive to seek out new audiences and turn in jaw-dropping performances to reconnect people with the music that they love. The Australian Pink Floyd Show are currently in the midst of a massive sold out UK tour celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Dark Side Of the Moon. Next year will bring more innovation, hard work, and great crowds - demonstrating that it is still all about the great music of Pink Floyd and delivering the absolute best performance each and every night.
JIMMY CARR : LAUGHS FUNNY Thursday 20 February 2025
Jimmy Carr’s brand new live tour, Laughs Funny, is on sale now. Jimmy Carr laughs funny and he wants to make you laugh by being funny.